The BCCI selectors are likely to sack Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I captain. Discussions with key stakeholders are expected shortly to assess leadership options before the squads for the Ireland and England tours are finalised.
In a major step after the Malviya Nagar fire inclident that killed 21 people, Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested Lavkesh Bajaj, owner of the hotel building, officials said. Earlier, one lookout circular was issued against him.
In a significant boost to India’s long-range air defence network, the fourth squadron of the S-400 Triumf, known in Indian service as the Sudarshan air defence system, has arrived from Russia. According to the news agency ANI, defence sources, the advanced air defence system reached India by sea a few days ago and is expected to be deployed in an operational sector shortly.
In a significant development, Trinamool Congress on Wednesday split in West Bengal in a big jolt to Mamata Banerjee after Ritabrata Banerjee became the Leader of Opposition.
Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The 64-year-old Vokkaliga strongman, who was elected as leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka on May 30, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at 4.05 pm at Lok Bhavan’s Glass House. By occupying the state’s highest political office, the eighth-time MLA “DK Shi,” as he is popularly called, Shivakumar will fulfil his long-cherished dream after a prolonged power tussle with Siddaramaiah, who stepped down as CM last week.
The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning their second straight title. The likes of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans managed to reach the knockout stages of the tournament.
An incident of gunfire was on Tuesday night reported outside the coaching centre of renowned YouTuber and educator Khan Sir, in the Musallahpur area of Patna. It is reported that approximately 5 to 6 rounds were fired. This has allegedly happened due to a power struggle between two coaching institutes. The incident is said to have taken place in the Musallahpur Haat area of Patna, where Khan Sir’s coaching institute is located. According to preliminary information, the shooting occurred amid an ongoing dispute over supremacy between Khan Sir and the director…
The government on Tuesday appointed senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram as the new Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) chief amid controversy over the board’s newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The government also appointed senior bureaucrat Varun Bhardwaj as the new CBSE secretary.
Rhea Chakraborty has said that watching Aryan Khan go through his legal battle in 2021 reminded her of her own experience during the aftermath of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
A total of 10 ministers apart from DK Shivakumar will take the oath on Wednesday in the new Cabinet in Karnataka and the remaining Cabinet expansion will take place later, sources said. Earlier in the day, the top brass of the Congress held deliberations with Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar and incumbent Siddaramaiah to give final shape to the new cabinet that is set to be sworn in on June 3 in Bengaluru.
